Residential Practitioner

As a Residential Practitioner, you'll create a safe, child-centred and homely environment for our children. You'll be part of a diverse, experienced and skilled team supported by our leaders and managers as well as our in-house clinical team.

• Passionate about supporting children and young people whilst enabling them to achieve their full potential.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent, or commitment to undertaking the relevant course post-probation.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and children's homes.
• Experience of working directly with children in a residential setting (e.g. children's home).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, team members and multi-agency colleagues.
  
  The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed interview scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the criteria below:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.
  
  Competitive salary including additional allowances (e.g. sleeping-in duties).
• Access to a comprehensive training and development offer.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Enjoy the rewards of working for a Local Authority with fantastic benefits (e.g. annual leave and local government pension scheme).
• Access to an integrated multi-disciplinary team.